Kaltenborn wedge

Wedges are fundamental tools in manual therapy to ensure the effectiveness of the therapy and comfort the patient.

Have 2 wedges of different sizes available: shape and size specific ones are used to treat the spine, upper limbs and lower segmentally and globally.

The large black manual therapy wedge is specially designed for extremity and spine mobilization. The central groove relieves pressure on the spinous process, facilitating mobilization through the transverse process. The bottom of the wedge can also be used as a prepositioning tool for mobilization. It is ideal both for use by the physiotherapist in the practice of manual therapy and for the patient to independently perform simple exercises.

With extensive training in manual therapy, Using wedges is easy, fast and very effective. Patient comfort and The therapist's position and grip are essential. It is also It is important to consider and respect the patient's pain threshold.

The contraindications for the use of wedges are the same as those for manual therapy: 

• Advanced osteoporosis

• Fractures

• Acute injuries

• Acute inflammation

• skin irritations

 INDICATIONS:
- Musculoskeletal disorders and pain (after excluding any contraindications)
- Limitations of segmental and global mobility of the spine, upper and lower limbs.
- Joint rigidity of the spine and extremities.
- Reduction of joint mobility of the upper and lower limbs.
- Self-mobilization for the patient.
- Passive mobilizations (spring op/a at the level of the spine)
- Manual therapy according to Kaltenborn / Evjenth or Maitland

Features:
Durable
Made of non-slip rigid rubber
Comfortable
Dimensions: 230 x 105 x 82 mm (length x width x height)
Weight: 384 grams
Color: Black